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Nomenclature for Housing Nomenclature for Housing ConstructionConstruction

ObjectivesObjectives

Learn & identify nomenclature of Learn & identify nomenclature of components of a residential house.components of a residential house.

Be able to distinguish the various Be able to distinguish the various components of a house on a threecomponents of a house on a threecomponents of a house on a three components of a house on a three dimensional or plan drawing.dimensional or plan drawing.

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Underground componentsUnderground components

Drain tileDrain tile

FootingFooting

DampproofingDampproofing

Foundation wallFoundation wallFoundation wallFoundation wall

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FoundationFoundation--frame connectionframe connection

Anchor boltAnchor bolt

Sill sealSill seal

SillSill

Frame supportFrame support

GirderGirder

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FramingFraming

JoistJoist

Joist headerJoist header

Cross bridgingCross bridging

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FramingFramingSubfloorSubfloor

Bottom plateBottom plate

StudStud

UnderlaymentUnderlayment

C bC bCorner braceCorner brace

Wall componentsWall components

Inside finishInside finish

Wall sheathingWall sheathing

Building felt Building felt –– House wrapHouse wrap

SidingSidingSidingSiding

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Wall componentsWall components

Vapor barrierVapor barrier

InsulationInsulation

Other componentsOther components

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Window componentsWindow components

HeaderHeader

Rough window sillRough window sill

Sill jackSill jack

Header jackHeader jack

Window casingWindow casing

Door componentsDoor components

HeaderHeader

Door jambDoor jamb

Header jackHeader jack

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Ceiling componentsCeiling components

Top plateTop plate

Ceiling joistCeiling joist

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Roof componentsRoof components

FasciaFascia

RaftersRafters

RidgeRidge

Roof sheathingRoof sheathingRoof sheathingRoof sheathing

Roof componentsRoof components

Building feltBuilding feltRoof shinglesRoof shinglesGuttersGuttersSoffitSoffit

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